Nuuk in May
4.7out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 3°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
3°CAvg high
-2°CAvg low
8Rainy days (58 mm)
17:57 hDaylight
04:24Sunrise · 22:22 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 3°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -2°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.5 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10°C | -15°C | 56 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.8 |
| February | -10°C | -16°C | 43 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.1 |
| March | -8°C | -13°C | 48 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.1 |
| April | -2°C | -7°C | 53 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.0 |
| May | 3°C | -2°C | 58 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.7 |
| June | 9°C | 3°C | 65 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.7 |
| July | 11°C | 5°C | 61 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 10°C | 5°C | 78 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.7 |
| September | 6°C | 2°C | 96 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.8 |
| October | 1°C | -4°C | 79 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.9 |
| November | -5°C | -10°C | 77 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.6 |
| December | -7°C | -13°C | 62 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Nuuk in May?
Daytime highs average 3°C and nights about -2°C.
When is the best time to visit Nuuk?
The best months are July, June, August.